We will be making several sewing samples to go with this project. Go to sewing samples in google docs. See me for a printed copy.
Type up your answers and send to me.
The evaluation checklist for the laundry assignment- here.
The evaluation for the sewing samples- here.
Directions: Describe the function of the following basic parts of a sewing machine.
Needle stitch plate-
Feed dog system-
Presser foot-
Bobbin case-
Spool pin-
Upper thread tension-
Pressure foot lifter-
Thread take-up lever-
Foot pedal-
Hand wheel-(Which way do you turn it?)
The flat side of the machine needle goes which direction when being replaced?
What are notions?
Seam ripper-
Dressmakers pins-
Shears/scissors- What is the difference?
Rotary cutter-
Seam gauge
Tape measure-
Transparent ruler-
Marking pens/pencils-
A standard seam allowance is .
The outside edge of the pressure foot is approximately how wide?_
Where do you check to see what seam allowance you should take?
When you make a seam, place the side together.
What is a seam finish?
Why finish a seam?
Use a zigzag method of finishing seams if a ?_ is not available.
Name 3 precautions that should be taken when using a serger.
Which way do you turn the handwheel on a serger?
How long should you leave the thread tail when serging?
What should NEVER be used when serging?
You should always press a seam_? before finishing it.
A casing is:
A basting stitch is:
What does it mean to grade a seam allowance?
Type up your answers and send to me.
The evaluation checklist for the laundry assignment- here.
The evaluation for the sewing samples- here.
Directions: Describe the function of the following basic parts of a sewing machine.
Needle stitch plate-
Feed dog system-
Presser foot-
Bobbin case-
Spool pin-
Upper thread tension-
Pressure foot lifter-
Thread take-up lever-
Foot pedal-
Hand wheel-(Which way do you turn it?)
The flat side of the machine needle goes which direction when being replaced?
What are notions?
Seam ripper-
Dressmakers pins-
Shears/scissors- What is the difference?
Rotary cutter-
Seam gauge
Tape measure-
Transparent ruler-
Marking pens/pencils-
A standard seam allowance is .
The outside edge of the pressure foot is approximately how wide?_
Where do you check to see what seam allowance you should take?
When you make a seam, place the side together.
What is a seam finish?
Why finish a seam?
Use a zigzag method of finishing seams if a ?_ is not available.
Name 3 precautions that should be taken when using a serger.
Which way do you turn the handwheel on a serger?
How long should you leave the thread tail when serging?
What should NEVER be used when serging?
You should always press a seam_? before finishing it.
A casing is:
A basting stitch is:
What does it mean to grade a seam allowance?
Terms to know:
Mitered corner-Blind stitch-
Slip stitch-
Overcast (whip) stitch-
Blanket (buttonhole) stitch-